Upper Bhavani

Upper Bhavani is in The Nilgiris District, Tamil Nadu, India.Ooty to Upper Bhavani is a 60 km drive through the verdant green Nilgiris. Upper Bhavani serves as one of the get ways to the Mukurthi national park, 20 km from Avalanche and 10 km from Korakundah. Upper bhavani gets around 5000 mm of rainfall annually and it as an area of 70 square kilometers. it is perfect for hiking, trekking and walking holidays.[1][2]

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Upper Bhavani lake

Upper Bhavani lake is a very wonderful lake and has lots of water in it all year through. The lake is wonderful and has great natural beauty. A huge dam is constructed on the lake, which helps in providing water to the nearby regions and that has highly aided in the development of agriculture in that area. Specific tea plantations have been encouraged and have flourished well due to the construction of dam near the lake. The name of the dam is Upper Bhavani Dam.[2]

Wildlife

The wildlife in Upper bhavani include the following:

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References

  1. ^ a b "Ooty to Upper Bhavani". www.mapsofindia.com. http://www.mapsofindia.com/ooty/excursions/upper-bhavani.html. Retrieved Sep 15, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b "Ooty". www.ootytrips.com. http://www.ootytrips.com/upperbhavanilake.html. Retrieved Sep 15, 2011. 
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